Vulnerability identifier: #VU29414

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-13158

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Artica Proxy
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Artica Proxy

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the "popup" parameter in "fw.progrss.details.php". A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request containing directory traversal sequences and read contents of arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Artica Proxy: 4.28.030418

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External links
http://github.com/InfoSec4Fun/CVE-2020-13158

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.